Joint Base Andrews frequencies
Joint Base Andrews (ADW · KADW) in Camp Springs, MD is a towered field, staffed 24 hours. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it, from the first call to the handoff on climb out. · Open on the map
All of Joint Base Andrews — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherBefore taxi Andrews
- ATIS 133.675
- A recorded loop of the field's weather, active runway and any notices, updated hourly or whenever conditions change. Listen before your first call, and tell the controller which letter you have so they do not read it to you again.
- Clearance 127.55
- Clearance delivery issues your IFR clearance, and at busier fields your VFR departure instructions and squawk code. Call before you request taxi, with the ATIS letter and your intended direction of flight.
Taxi & takeoff Andrews
- Ground 121.8
- Ground control owns every taxiway and inactive runway on the field. Call for taxi with your position and destination on the field. You need an explicit clearance to cross any runway, including one that is not in use.
- Tower 118.4
- Tower owns the active runways and the surrounding surface area. Call before entering the surface area inbound, and hold short until you are cleared to take off or to cross.
Departure Potomac
- Departure 118.95 (WEST · JEFSN · LINCN departures), 125.65 (EAST)
- Departure control is the radar facility working aircraft climbing out of the area. Tower hands you off after takeoff. Check in with your altitude leaving and your assigned altitude.
Arrival Potomac
- Approach 128.0
- Approach control is the radar facility sequencing arrivals into the area. Call inbound for flight following or an instrument approach, with your position, altitude and request.
Also
- Emergency 121.5
- 121.5 is the international emergency and distress frequency, monitored continuously. Declare on it if you are in trouble, and monitor it as a second radio when you have one free.
By procedure & sector (25 more)
| 118.675 | FRDMM STAR, NUMMY STAR, TRUPS STAR |
|---|---|
| 118.95 | JEFSN DP, LINCN DP |
| 120.45 | TIKEE STAR |
| 125.35 | GCA |
| 126.4 | VUDOO STAR |
| 133.75 | SPISY STAR |
| 141.55 | COMD POST |
| 143.8 | AFRC OPS |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 251.05 | D-ATIS |
| 254.35 | SPISY STAR |
| 257.2 | DEP/P (WEST), JEFSN DP, LINCN DP |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 282.375 | VUDOO STAR |
| 285.475 | CD/P |
| 306.925 | TIKEE STAR |
| 323.175 | FRDMM STAR, NUMMY STAR, TRUPS STAR |
| 335.5 | APCH/P, GCA |
| 344.6 | PMSV METRO |
| 348.725 | DEP/P (EAST) |
| 349.0 | LCL/P |
| 349.4 | COMD POST |
| 351.2 | AFRC OPS |
| 360.8 | GCA |
| 379.2 | GCA |
Every KADW frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 133.675 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 127.55 |
| Ground | 121.8 |
| Tower | 118.4 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 128.0 |
| Departure | 118.95 · WEST · JEFSN · LINCN departures |
| Departure | 125.65 · EAST |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KADW?
Joint Base Andrews tower is 118.4, calling "Andrews Tower". The tower is staffed 24 hours.
What is the ground frequency at KADW?
Ground control at Joint Base Andrews is 121.8. You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the ATIS frequency at KADW?
ATIS at Joint Base Andrews is 133.675. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KADW?
Approach for Joint Base Andrews is 128.0, working as "Potomac". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KADW?
Clearance delivery at Joint Base Andrews is 127.55. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KADW
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.